Researchers have developed a breakthrough cochlear device that could enable hearing-impaired people to detect pitch.
An improved implant
New 'Babies' series on Netflix features UC Merced professor
Eric Walle explores why babies who walk have vocabularies that are significantly larger than those who crawl.
Surviving the era of unlimited distraction
Putting the ‘lazy eye’ to work
New research on how amblyopia actually works could lead to better treatments that improve 3-D vision.
America’s most widely consumed cooking oil causes genetic changes in the brain
Soybean oil is linked to metabolic and neurological changes in mice in new research.
Want to ace your tests? Take notes by hand
Even a brand new laptop won't give you an edge over pen and paper.
Can artificial intelligence tell a polar bear from a can opener?
How closely do deep learning computer networks mimic the human brain? There's still a long way to go, psychologists find.
Artificial intelligence can detect Alzheimer’s disease in brain scans 6 years before a diagnosis
A machine-learning algorithm diagnosed early-stage Alzheimer’s disease using a common PET scan.
How poor sleep can ruin your social life
People found sleep-deprived individuals to be more socially unattractive, and felt lonelier after interacting with them.
Thank Instagram and Snapchat for your fading memories
Documenting your life may come at the cost of actually being able to remember it.
Curcumin improves memory and mood, new study says
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping. The compound found in turmeric has new benefits.
Scientists discover potential treatment to stop glaucoma in its tracks
It's a major step forward against a leading cause of blindness that affects 80 million worldwide.